Sports Motivation Podcast By I'm Not You | Mindset | Strategies | Habits | Psychology | Athlete Development | Host Niyi Sobo

If you want to accomplish real results at the highest of levels, there is a reality you must embrace. This reality, is your complex and misunderstood motivations. It matters not what your motivations are; what’s crucial is that you know what your motivations are.  In this episode, I share a clip from one of my favorite books of all time written by, Maxim magazine founder and multi-millionaire, Felix Dennis. He speaks with clarity and his wisdom is rooted in reality….enjoy. #Bars

Too often I see aspiring and ambitious high performers who claim to want to be the best, but do not commit to mastering the game like the greats.  Do not be fooled; the ones you admire don’t just talk. What distinguishes them is their commitment to mastery, and in this classic Lil Wayne track, he illustrates this point beautifully. #Bars

Most people are soft. They lack courage, and hesitate to ask for (yet alone, demand) what they want.  I do not wish that for you. I want you to be more savage and ruthless towards life, and create a reputation and standard for yourself that says “I know who I am and what I want. I get what I want from life, and I refuse to be stopped.” In order to create that mindset and standard of action, you must work at it. Humans will default towards cowering under pressure unless held to a rigid code of ethics. In this episode, I break down 4 game-changing habits that will lead to a more savage and ruthless attitude and mindset.  Time Stamps: (1:22) This episode is for the "sweethearts" (5:33) What it means to be "savage" and "ruthless" (6:30) Step 1: Clarify your high STANDARDS (10:26) Step 2: Give your goals PERSPECTIVE (13:01) Step 3: Expose yourself to HARSH REALITIES (15:30) Step 4: Run towards CONFLICT   Sign up for the Killer Instinct program at Imnotyou.com/KI   To access the Savage and Ruthless Cheat Sheet, vis

I bet you’re used to looking for ways to improve, holding yourself to a high standard. Or maybe you take a step further, and beat yourself up mentally when you make mistakes or live in constant anxiety due to your desire and need to win.  No matter how extreme your drive is, the challenge that comes with being a “killa” is that balance...finding ways to feel good and validated, without it leading to complacency. Today is another episode of “Killa Mode”, a form of aggressive, active meditation that primes you for absolute Killa mode. Download the Killa Mode formula before you begin by going to sportsmotivationpodcast.com/greedy

In this day and age, it is difficult to make choices about what products to use for your hair, skin and body. Not only are there a million brands to choose from, all of them claiming to be the best, there are far too many brands that use ingredients that harm you and actually create more problems than they solve.  I recently came across a line of body care products that has me daily rejuvenated, smelling and feeling fresh, and has me getting compliments daily from my lady. In this episode, I put you up on game….Four Kings Only, a line of body care products that is all natural and made for men.  Visit imnotyou.com/fourkings to get a discount on your first order.  #UpOnGame

The emotion of anger is often misunderstood. Most run from anger, in fear of alienating people, or doing something they regret. Instead, they opt to “fake” positivity, or sulk in sadness and helplessness.  What Malcolm X suggests, is to channel the anger into constructive action. It is within your power to use anger to generate the personal power to create results... however, this remains up to you. In this episode I break down a clip from a classic Malcolm X speech where he illustrates the practical use of anger and how to use it to win your own revolution.  Watch the full speech on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3Ffhedw5IY

Michael Jordan once said about Kobe Braynt “He’s just as cursed as I am.” The curse MJ was talking about was the constant desire to dominate, win and improve, at virtually any cost.  You’ve decided what you want, and you are afflicted with the same desire to win, dominate, and master your craft. The problem that comes up is the incessant feeling that you are not doing enough. You’re not making progress fast enough. Things could be better.  What do you do with this feeling? How can you feel like a success every day, instead of constantly feeling like you're losing? In this episode, I break it down. Time Stamps: (1:22) Preface to today's episode (4:44) Step 1: Embrace the fact that you are competitive (5:49) Step 2: Define success at every level (12:03) Step 3: Accumulate control-wins (15:56) Step 4: Create feedback loops Imnotyou.com/KI

Are you a coach or teacher? Are you an “influencer”? Do you have kids? Do you value helping others to get results? If so, you and I have that in common.  In my quest to be world-class at what I do, I have read hundreds of books… and not all of them were created equal. In this episode, I break down 9 of the most impactful books that have helped me become a better coach. I also breakdown what it takes to be a world-class coach, and my system for how to continuously improve. Time Stamps: (1:22) Preface for today's episode (6:00) My high-performance targets (14:28) 9 books every coach and influencer must read   Grab the Influencer Book List, at sportsmotivationpodcast.com/coach   Sign up for the Killer Instinct program, at Imnotyou.com/KI

Once you decide to channel your ambition towards real results, now you have a challenge... How do you track your progress? How do you organize all of these goals? How are you going to manage all of these thighs without getting overwhelmed? How can you ensure that you follow-through, and remain accountable? I have tested and tried a lot of apps for this purpose, and I have yet to find one as practical and powerful as the "Ambition App".  Click here to download the Ambition App to track your goals and make big time progress.  or, visit imnotyou.com/ambitionapp #UpOnGame

People who are comfortable being the ”victim”, love to use their adversity and pain as a reason to complain, underachieve, and avoid reality. In this powerful new song from NBA star, rap artist, and Oakland native, Dame Lillard aka "Dame D.O.L.L.A.", he shows us how to use your pain as a badge of honor instead of a liability. #BARS Dame D.O.L.L.A. "GOAT Spirit"

Coronavirus exposed so many, for so many reasons. People came out of the quarantine fat and out of shape, relationships suffering, and with a false sense of relief as if something like COVID-19 can't happen again.   What you want to do is to prepare yourself against a future crisis. This won't happen by accident, it will be because you deliberately decide. In this episode I show you the ways you could be vulnerable, and how to be prepared for anything.     Time Stamps: (1:53) How did the coronavirus affect you? (4:14) Preface to making your life corona-proof (8:36) MONEY: Get your money right. (15:13) CONNECTION: Build your circle. (22:36) TRAINING: Stay in world class shape. (28:22) MOTIVATION: Stay motivated and hungry.   Download the PDF here: sportsmotivationpodcast.com/coronaproof   COVID-19 Survival Series: Episode 1 COVID-19 Survival Series: Episode 2 COVID-19 Survival Series: Episode 3 COVID-19 Survival Series: Episode 4 COVID-19 Survival Series: Episode 5   "Invincibility is a matter of defense

Your mindset is everything, and it's your job to condition the beliefs that create your mindset.   Listen to these mental reps over and over again, develop consistency in your thoughts, and watch the results flow.   Mental Reps Mixtape Vol. 5 Tracklist: "I Make It Look Easy (Runnin' to the Pain)" "Everyday I'm Motivated" "Not On My Level" "Nobody Like Me" "LOL (Too Much Fun)" "I Trust Myself" "Do What I Wanna Do"   Imnotyou.com/KI

All of us, at some point or another, have to do things we don't want, in a way we don't want to, and be subject to circumstances or even people outside of our control. But it's how you respond, and how long you stay in this position that really matters.   In this classic Tupac interview, 'Pac explains the real crime in being "pimped" as his interviewer calls it, and why the "come up" is the most important thing. #BARS   Imnotyou.com/KI

Another mixtape installment of the popular GYMR series "Mental Reps".   Use this as a powerful mental conditioning tool to build confidence, belief and certainty, at any time.   Mental Reps Mixtape Vol. 4 Tracklist: "Stop Thinking (Just Go)" "I'm So Ready" "Can't Stop (Call Me Diddy)" "Gains (No Maintaining)" "Pain Into Aggression" "I'm A Champion" "In The Jungle" "I Ain't Stoppin'"   Imnotyou.com/KI

This is for the times you feel frustrated, upset, or pissed off because something doesn't go as planned.   Everyone loves the idea of accomplishing their goals, and creating a level of reality that is different than the one they currently have. The ones who actually create the results are the ones who understand that the grind is called a "GRIND" for a reason.   You need to train and discipline your mind to be okay, and even love the fact that difficulties will always be there. You are meant to evolve, and evolution is painful.   Todays episode is a wake up call, and a call to action... to begin being more creative, persistent and aggressive, whenever you meet that resistance.   Time Stamps: (1:22) The inspiration for today's episode (5:04) My football two-a-days (7:17) Reality check: It's supposed to be difficult (12:56) How you handle the pressure (13:54) Different types of pressure (14:45) Handling the pressure: Being creative towards the obstacles (16:18) Handling the pressure: Persistence (17:18) Handlin

Are you a competitive athlete who also struggles to align their belief and commitment to Christ? In this episode, I share the podcast and movement of John Hollinger and his "A Footballer's Faith" podcast, designed to help Christian soccer athletes dominate in their sport while also glorifying God.   Subscribe to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-footballers-faith/id1476319800

In this classic interview with two legends, Kobe Bryant and Kendrick Lamar, Kobe shows what the evolution to greatness really looks like. It's a reality that most run from, but Kobe is all for it. #Bars

Now more than ever, there is an abundance of "aspiring" pro athletes and "Millionaire" business leaders. And it's getting harder and harder to tell who is for real and who is faking it all.   In this episode, I detail the signs that I have witnessed from athletes and entrepreneurs that show me that they are kidding themselves - and the closest thing they will get to a professional, is when they sit court side at a laker game.   Don't let this be you. The first step is awareness, so take notes, and listen at the end for your solution to this problem.   Time Stamps: (1:52) Were you raised with high-standards? (3:19) The football come-up (6:42) "Pancakes" (8:45) It's not easy to get to the pros (10:52) I can easily spot the "pretenders" (12:19) Signs of a phony, Pt. 1: You think you're really good. (13:20) Signs of a phony, Pt. 2: You don't approach nutrition without deliberation. (14:32) Signs of a phony, Pt. 3: Your problems are always external. (15:40) Signs of a phony, Pt. 4: You have pro-goals, but hold con

How do you bounce back stronger after a loss, a tough break, or a set of circumstances you didn't ask for?   Most never recover, which is exactly why they stay stuck. Today, I show you the stages of recovery, and how to come back stronger than ever.   Time Stamps: (1:22) The meaning behind today's episode (5:15) Step 1: Quickly identify the roots of your failure (11:41) Step 2: Create practical plans for improvement (13:00) Clip: Kobe on bouncing back (13:39) Step 3: Set new goals and standards immediately (15:07) Step 4: Define success (results) in great detail (16:24) Step 5: Define the process in great detail + add power moves (18:19) Don't talk... DO. (22:05) Step 6: Bulletproof all of your environments (26:38) Now let's move.   Imnotyou.com/KI

Have you ever heard of a quote, and wanted to make a poster out of it so you could see it at the same time?   What happens when you hear new quotes everyday?   In this episode I show you how I solved the dilemma of wanting to remind myself of the powerful bars, without making the walls of my home look like a power line pole on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.   #UpOnGame